1961 Map of Hutchinson SE

About this map

The Little Arkansas River winds through the northeast corner of this Reno County landscape, where the agricultural grid is defined by a dense network of major railroads. The mid-century transportation corridor is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, supporting small transit points and settlements like Obeeville and Kent. The era's local infrastructure is clearly visible, featuring the Hutchinson Municipal Airport, a prominent Drive-in Theater, and the Radio Tower (KTVH-TV). Scattered across the townships of Medora, Clay, and Valley, the map shows numerous Oil Wells and a Mine, indicating the industrial diversity of the Kansas plains. Smaller community landmarks such as Bethany Ch and the rural crossroads of Punkin Center provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history in the region.